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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.58, 1,128.74 and 341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.58, 1,128.74 and 341.62 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.58 : 1,128.74 = 341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.58/1,128.74 = 341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.58x = 1,128.74 × 341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.58x = 385,600.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,600.16/752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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